There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. —-Edith Wharton Sometimes I feel like a mirror reflecting their wants and dreams. Sometimes I reflect the light and love I feel from them, but sometimes there is darkness. I don’t mind the darkness. I can sit in… Continue reading Mirror
Tag: Darkness
The Darkness
Even in the darkest moments their is a streak of light. There is a glimmer of hope. Appreciate the stillness in darkness because chaos may be on the other side. The sun does eventually come out and warm you whether you want it to or not.
The Struggle
I was reminded yesterday about my feelings on the struggle. There are all types of struggles, and I wrote about how we sometimes devalue the act of struggling. What if I rephrase and reframe that, though? Maybe if I use the word suffer, my brain can get the hit that I need. Maybe I can… Continue reading The Struggle
In the Shadows
Sometimes we hide ourselves in the shadows. We are afraid to come out. We do not want others to see us and find us wanting. It is safer in the shadows. It is easier to be ourselves there or at least hide from ourselves. Keep us from figuring out who we really are. You can… Continue reading In the Shadows
His Sunshine
(Another writing prompt) I want to be his sunshine. I want to provide light in the darkness. I want so much to guide the way to the brightness and the love that could be. But I want his darkness too. I need the cover and the shade it provides. I want to rip it out… Continue reading His Sunshine
Lisa Gray 